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New in Global Theaters: Emily Blunt is good and there’s a hair-raising scene involving a train and a car
New on Netflix: What elevates it slightly is British comedian Brett Goldstein’s touch, evident in the raunchy dialogue and funny supporting cast
Coming Soon to U.S. Theaters: Perhaps an attempt to make us understand the allure of the fashion world would have given the film a well-needed boost
RECENT
There’s an off-beat sense of humor here that misses the target
A long, pretentious, mad pastiche of everything and nothing
AI is introduced as a new tool for evil, but the story is lackluster and slapdash
OLDER
Premiered in 1986: Dividing audiences and critics, this undeniably classic erotic drama benefits from its song score and the attractive leads
Premiered in 1987: Plenty of action and explosions keep this ridiculous movie alive, but the banter between the leads is dumb and embarrassing
Premiered in 1991: Too over-the-top for some tastes, but it’s hard to look away from the flashy camera work and that cast
LONGER REVIEWS
Premiered in 1924: A pleasure to behold, with obvious creativity and energy in many scenes
Premiered in 1962: Intense and provocative at the time, the film also has a terrifying score by Bernard Herrmann
Premiered in 1924: A major achievement, Greed draws us into the dark souls of these people